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Social Media Marketing

Great content only works if it reaches the right audience and drives a result. This program builds the strategy, paid advertising, SEO and analytics skill set that turns social media presence into measurable business growth.

10
CURRICULUM TOPICS
2
MAJOR AD PLATFORMS COVERED
4
STAGE MARKETING FUNNEL
100%
PLACEMENT CRITERION
Why This, Why Now

Marketing budgets keep moving online — and skilled marketers are the bottleneck.

692MSocial media users in India — the largest social media market in the world
40%Rise in demand for digital marketers with AI competencies (Indian Staffing Federation)
3.3–3.8%Unemployment rate for marketing roles — below India's national average of 4.4%
25–30%Predicted annual growth in Indian digital marketing roles over the next five years
Not the Same Skill as Content Design

One creates the post. The other makes sure it works.

Most careers combine both — but they're genuinely different disciplines.

Social Media Content Designing

THE CREATIVE SIDE
  • FocusVisual design, video editing, copywriting for individual posts
  • ToolsCanva, Photoshop, Illustrator, CapCut, Premiere Pro
  • OutputPosts, reels, carousels, thumbnails, brand templates
See the Content Designing Program →

Social Media Marketing

THE STRATEGY & GROWTH SIDE
  • FocusPlatform strategy, paid ads, SEO, funnels and measurable ROI
  • ToolsMeta Ads Manager, Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEO tools
  • OutputCampaigns, ad performance, audience growth, conversions
Program Contents

Ten topics, from platform strategy to campaign ROI.

01

Introduction to Digital & Social Media Marketing

How social fits into a business's broader digital marketing strategy.

02

Platform Strategy

Choosing and prioritizing platforms — Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, X.

03

Paid Advertising — Meta & Google Ads

Building, targeting and optimizing paid campaigns on the two largest ad platforms.

04

SEO Fundamentals & Discoverability

How search and platform algorithms decide what content actually gets seen.

05

Influencer & Affiliate Marketing

Structuring partnerships and campaigns that extend organic reach.

06

Community Management

Responding, engaging and building an audience relationship, not just a follower count.

07

Email Marketing & Automation

Turning social audience into an owned channel through email and automated flows.

08

Marketing Funnels & Conversion

Designing the path from first impression to paying customer.

09

Campaign Analytics, ROI & Reporting

Reading performance data and reporting results the way a client or manager expects.

10

AI Tools for Marketing

Using AI-assisted targeting, copywriting and optimization tools in a live campaign.

The Two Platforms Every Marketer Needs

Meta Ads vs. Google Ads — different intent, different skill.

PlatformBest Known ForTypical Use
Meta Ads ManagerInterest & behavior-based targeting across Facebook & InstagramBrand awareness, engagement and demand generation campaigns
Google AdsIntent-based targeting — reaching people already searchingSearch, shopping and YouTube campaigns aimed at direct conversion
The Marketing Funnel

Four stages, from a stranger's first impression to a returning customer.

01

Awareness

Reach a new audience through organic content, ads and platform discovery.

02

Consideration

Build trust with engaging content, reviews and retargeting campaigns.

03

Conversion

Drive the actual sale, sign-up or lead through a clear, low-friction path.

04

Retention

Keep customers engaged through email, community and repeat-purchase campaigns.

Tools & Platforms You'll Use

The same stack in-house teams and agencies run.

Paid Advertising
Meta Ads ManagerGoogle AdsLinkedIn Campaign Manager
SEO & Analytics
Google AnalyticsGoogle Search ConsoleSEMrush / Ahrefs
Email & Automation
MailchimpHubSpotHootsuite / Buffer
Program at a Glance

What to expect before you enroll.

Mode of LearningOnline, offline, workshop or company-floor sessions
Offline CentresAhmedabad · Surat · Baroda · Rajkot
Eligibility10th/12th and above; no prior marketing background required — beginners and working professionals both welcome
Best Paired WithSocial Media Content Designing, for a combined creative + strategy skill set
IncludedLive ad-account practice, campaign templates and guided reporting exercises
Placement RolesSocial Media Marketing Executive, Performance Marketing Executive, SEO Executive, Digital Marketing Manager
Hiring CompaniesMarketing agencies, D2C brands, in-house marketing teams, and startups
Where This Leads

The roles marketing-trained candidates step into.

Social Media MarketerRuns platform strategy & organic growth
Performance MarketerManages paid campaigns & ad spend
SEO ExecutiveImproves organic reach & discoverability
Digital Marketing ManagerOwns strategy, budget & reporting

Ready to run your first live ad campaign?

Individual sessions and small cohorts start every month — online or at any of our four Gujarat centres.